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New cat vomiting, hiding, and not eating well after moving?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

My family and I just moved to a new home and adopted 2 10 year old female cats from a lady about 2 weeks ago. One of the cats (Jade) has been getting pretty comfortable with her new family and home but the other one (Cinder) hasn't, she comes up to me sometimes but then always hears a noise and runs to hide. She is not eating the hard food properly and I think when we have given her soft food she is eating it to fast. she has been vomiting all the time. What should I do? Im worried about her.

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 12th, 2017

Consider having Cinder examined by your veterinarian to diagnose medical causes for the vomiting. Vomiting is a very non specific symptom having multiple causes. It may also be due to the stress of a new environment. Pheromone products such as Feliway spray or plug in diffuser may decrease any anxiety. You can feed smaller amounts of food more frequently to see if that helps decrease vomiting episodes. A 24 hour fast followed by a bland diet in small, frequent amounts may also be used to manage symptoms. Your veterinarian can dispense anti-emetics if indicated.

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